South African’s National Liberation Movement

Media Advisory

ANC JANUARY 8 BUILD-UP PROGRAMME – 09 JANUARY 2026

The African National Congress (ANC) will on Friday, 09 January 2026, continue with its January 8 build-up activities in the North West Province, a day ahead of the delivery of the January 8th Statement.

The programme reflects the ANC’s tradition of combining political reflection, organisational readiness, community engagement and commemorative activities as part of anchoring the movement among the people.

Programme details are as follows

Colloquium

  • Registration: 08:00
  • Programme Starts: 09:00
  • Venue: Sun City

January 8 State of Readiness Briefing and Walkabout

  • Time: 13:00
  • Venue: Moruleng Stadium

Visit to Ntate Pholo Moeng (97 years old)

  • Time: 14:00
  • Venue: Ward 9, Moruleng

Peter Mokaba Memorial Lecture

  • Time: 15:00
  • Venue: J.M. Ntsime Secondary School, Ward 33, Moses Kotane Local Municipality

Presidential Gala Dinner

  • Registration: 17:00
  • Time: 17:30

  • Programme Starts: 18:00
  • Venue: Super Bowl, Sun CityMembers of the media are invited to attend and cover the above engagements.

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ISSUED BY THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS.

Mahlengi Bhengu
National Spokesperson

Mangaliso Khonza
National Communications Manager
063 610 3681

Mothusi Shupinyane Ka Ndaba
Media Liaison Officer
084 498 0105